[Phpwebsite-developers] Hello again

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Hello folks!

I've been doing the holiday thing and just tried to catch up on everything
that's been going on while I was gone.  I have a few things in my head
that I want to get on the list.  Some are thoughts, some are opinion.  If
they need a little more explanation, let me know :)

1. Outside module developement:  Our goal with the phpwebsite core was to
make module developement as easy as possible.  The main reason for this is
to see a huge surge in outside module developement and make phpwebsite the
standard platform for web based application developement. Any constructive
feedback on the API or structure of the core would be GREATLY appreciated.

2. I do not agree with having an outside module become part of the
phpwebsite distro.  We attempted this in the past and it blew up in our
faces several times.  Mostly because the developers of the module
abandoned either their module or the phpwebsite project all together
(names? nah! :) ).  However, I do believe we need to draw attention to any
outstanding modules that are developed by volunteers.  This will hopefully
be a tradition carried on by the current phpwebsite modules site
(sourceforge?).  If not, I would be more than happy to pick up that torch.

3. No BBQ please Matt....we love res :)

4. Steven and I have been coding our butts off over the break implementing
2 new core classes and a new 0.9.x module that I think everyone will want
(it may become part of the main distro).  I just want everyone to have a
heads up on the 2 core classes since they are the future for module
developement in phpwebsite.
The classes are PHPWS_Item and PHPWS_Manager.  The code currently in cvs
is in beta.  Steven and I are testing and revising it as we develop a
module using these classes.  The code is very well documented and a
developers manual is in the works. I'll be sure to post when everything is
available for wide use.

5. Eloi! The bug you posted about on this list had the class name
PHPWS_ArticleManager in it.  Is this not your module?

OK I'll quit typing now...

Happy New Year!
Adam

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Adam Morton
Developer - Electronic Student Services
http://phpwebsite.appstate.edu
Founder - Appalachian Linux Users Group
http://alug.appstate.edu